26th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Extracorporeal Technology begins at Mumbai
by Bhavna S.J Mumbai, 27 February 2026 – The 26th Annual National Conference of the Indian Society of Extracorporeal Technology (ISECT), ISECTCON 2026, was inaugurated today at Hotel Aurika Mumbai Sky City in the presence of leading cardiac care specialists, perfusionists, healthcare professionals and dignitaries. Centered on the theme “Next-Gen Perfusion: AI, Robotics, and Personalized Care,” the two-day conference has brought together experts from across India and overseas to discuss how technology is transforming cardiac surgery and critical care. While the term “heart surgeon” is widely understood, the role of a perfusionist remains largely unknown to the public. A perfusionist is the trained healthcare professional who operates the heart-lung machine during open-heart surgery. When a surgeon temporarily stops the heart to perform a procedure, it is the perfusionist who ensures that oxygen-rich blood continues to circulate throughout the patient’s body. Their role is crucia...